Max Verstappen confesses Esteban Ocon was “fast” in intense battle for Brazilian GP victory

Max Verstappen‘s masterclass in Formula 1 racing was evidently present at the Brazilian GP. The reigning world champion showcased pure racing talent and scored the race win despite starting from P17. Hence, Verstappen proved to the world why he was the most deserving winner of the 2024 World Championship.

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The 27-year-old still faced some struggles against Esteban Ocon who also scored a shocking podium finish at the Brazilian GP. Esteban Ocon also drove extremely well at the Brazilian GP and scored the much-deserved podium finish. The Frenchman was on par to win the race if it wasn’t for the red flag due to Franco Colapinto’s crash.

Hence, Max Verstappen was spotted talking highly of the ‘fast’ paced Ocon in the Drivers’ cooldown room following the culmination of the race. Verstappen told Ocon that he was very fast. The former even joked that the Frenchman’s speed seemed so superior that he was ready to accept finishing in second if the Red Flag wasn’t pulled out.

Regardless, the 27-year-old emerged victorious after driving extremely amazingly and also being voted as the driver of the day due to his performance. You were fast. You were so fast I was happy to settle for second.

Max Verstappen said in the drivers cooldown roomMax: “You were fast! “Esteban: “Yes but I was scared you was catching! “Pierre: “I was like I’m catching Max I’m happy with that!

“😆😆 pic. twitter. com/jjJMnBIkly— Ky (@FiftyBucksVT) November 3, 2024RELATEDMax Verstappen labels Brazilian GP as ’emotional rollercoaster’ after clinching unbelievable race victoryPierre Gasly was ‘happy’ to catch up to Max Verstappen at Brazilian GPAlpine scored the best result for the team in a long while after a P2 and P3 finish for Ocon and Pierre Gasly respectively.

Even Gasly showcased a great racing mettle after moving up from P13 to P3. As a result, the Frenchman was glad to catch up with Max Verstappen during the latter stage of the race and finally achieved a podium finish. I was like I’m catching Max I’m happy with that!

Pierre Gasly said in the drivers cooldown roomMax Verstappen and Pierre Gasly (via GPblog)Verstappen’s impressive race win at the Brazilian GP might just have sealed his championship win. The Dutchman has to continue to maintain the lead in the three remaining races to win his fourth championship. His extremely skillful racing proves why he’s the best of the best and doesn’t need to be brought down by the critics.

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